Bollywood has a new talking point, and it is all about — EXCLUSIVE: Arjan Bajwa speaks on personal freedom to mark 80th Independence Day; says choosing your own path is an “act of courage and liberation”. Fans and trade analysts have been closely following every update, and the latest development adds another chapter to what has been an eventful week for Hindi cinema.
The Story So Far
Add as a preferred source on Google performer Arjan Bajwa has reflected on the meaning of independence, saying that personal freedom is closely linked to having the courage to make choices that may not always be understood by others. In a conversation on Independence Day, the performer spoke about taking unconventional decisions, dealing with criticism and remembering the sacrifices that made India's freedom possible.
Bajwa, known for captures including Rustom, Fashion, Kabir Singh and Tamil movie Bigil, as well as projects such as State of Siege: 26/11 and Demon Hunters, said choosing a different path can require considerable courage, particularly when it means going against what is expected. “To choose one's own path is, anyways, an act of courage because you are not following the herd and are trying to do something different,” he said.
According to Bajwa, unconventional choices can initially make a person appear out of place. However, he believes people's perception can change when they understand the reasons behind those decisions. “Maybe initially, people look at you as a black sheep or someone who's against the tide,” he said.
The performer pointed out that standing by a decision can eventually inspire others to reconsider their own choices. “When one has chosen it for a good reason, the same people will follow you and call your act of choosing your path an act of courage and confidence,” Bajwa said. Bajwa said he has experienced situations in his own life where making a difficult choice or refusing to follow expectations gave him a sense of liberation.
“Yes, of course, there have been many moments in my life where taking a strong decision, choosing a certain path, or even saying no when you are obligated to say yes has felt like an act of courage and liberation,” he said. The performer was also asked about an Indian who has inspired him the most. While he acknowledged that India's history is filled with people from different fields who have influenced generations, he chose freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in the context of Independence Day.
“India is such a great country that people from different walks of life have been inspirations for generations, so it's really difficult to pinpoint one person,” Bajwa said. “But while I say that, since it is the month of Independence of India, I would say a heroic figure like Bhagat Singh has been an inspiration for our country and generations,” he pointed out.
For Bajwa, one of the most striking aspects of Bhagat Singh's narrative is the young age at which he chose to dedicate his life to India's freedom struggle. “A youngster making up his mind strongly and sacrificing his life for the country so that we deserve a better future and live with freedom and harmony is not an easy job or a regular person's state of mind,” he said.
The performer believes that remembering the sacrifices made by earlier generations is important to ensure that the freedoms enjoyed today are not taken f…
Whether this marks the beginning of something bigger or a standalone moment remains to be seen. What is clear is that the entertainment world is watching closely — and so are we. Follow TeraMovies for complete coverage.
